Stocks fall as oil dips fail to calm nerves
U S stocks end a weak week lower as oil prices retreat from recent highs but consumer confidence remains weak. The Dow falls to 10 397 29, down 53 34, while the S P 500 slides to 1205 10 and the Nasdaq to 2120 77. The 10 year note yields 4 19 percent. University of Michigan sentiment sinks to 89 1 from 96 5. Investors cite higher gas costs and cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials as headwinds.
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Greenspan cautions against unreal financial optimism
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned Americans Friday that rising home and stock values may not persist and that optimism about endless gains is unfounded. He warned bloated deficits threaten long term health as he nears stepping down in five months.
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Habitat for Humanity volunteers build homes in Baytown area
Baytown Habitat for Humanity highlights the community impact of volunteer labor and donations. Suzanne Keith notes Habitat homes boost self esteem and provide affordable, no interest mortgages. Planned projects include Habitat Alamo Village on Ontario Street with 16 new homes. Major supporters include United Way Exxon Mobil Pilot Club Kiwanis Rotary and churches. Contact 281 427 0866 or baytownhabitat.org for info or donations.
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Merck to Consider Settlement of Vioxx Lawsuits
Merck & Co may settle a limited number of lawsuits over its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx. The firm faces nearly 5,000 suits as of Aug. 15, including about 150 potential class actions, tied to heart attacks and strokes from long term use.
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Man Arrested After Shoplifting Attempt At Diamond Shamrock
Baytown man jailed Friday after 2 am on marijuana possession during a shoplifting probe. Officers found 4.5 grams of cannabis on him after a clerk report at the Diamond Shamrock on West Baker Road where he allegedly grabbed a Monster energy drink and refused to pay.
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Neighbor Reports 3 Year Old Wandering After Midnight
A neighbor found a 3 year old alone on Ward Road near Carrs Mobile Home Park after midnight while a babysitter and two other children slept. The child, said to wander often, prompted a Police report and CPS notification. Meanwhile Sonic received two counterfeit $100 bills within days, one by a green coupe group and another by a white vehicle with Texas plates. case referred to the Secret Service.
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Man Arrested for Possession of Crack in Baytown
Baytown police stopped Corey Deion Spencer for a traffic violation and observed him discard a baggie. Officers found white rock crack cocaine and charged the 28 year old with felony possession of a controlled substance and detained him in jail with bond set at 15000 dollars. During the period 6 am Thursday to 6 am Friday police fielded 162 calls for service including multiple incidents.
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New York oil slips below sixty six as Katrina looms
Oil prices fell about 1.50 amid early Katrina signals sparking late selling. Sept crude eased to 66.13 after a high of 67.95 as Gulf output faced possible disruption. Gasoline and heating oil eased, while precious metals and copper shifted modestly.
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